IP Enforcement

To develop and maintain an intellectual property portfolio after obtaining protection, owners of intellectual property rights need to ensure that:

  1. Others do not infringe their rights.
  2. Their business activities are not adversely affected by the rights of others.

Advising clients on appropriate measures for safeguarding their intellectual property rights, guiding them through processes to ensure their rights are enforced and respected, or defending them against allegations of infringement, are complex tasks, requiring a depth of expertise and skill in dispute resolution and litigation.

Baldwins' dispute resolution and litigation capability is drawn on extensive experience with devising optimum tactical solutions in a cost-effective manner for New Zealand and international clients. We employ the following methods to ensure intellectual property rights are respected, observed and enforced with the aim of enabling clients to build their portfolios:

  • Watching Services
  • Oppositions
  • Border protection
  • Court proceedings
  • Alternative dispute resolution - negotiation, mediation, arbitration
  • Revocations and removals